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Director of Construction and Facilities

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Operations

New York, NY, USA

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

At Rowan, we are all about making ear piercing experiences a celebration full of joy! Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses – and celebration to every customer with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our priority is to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe ear piercing experience for everyone. When we say piercing for all, we mean it. Everybody is invited to this ear party!

Rowan is looking for a Director of Construction and Facilities will be responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution for the new store expansion. Reporting directly to the VP of Studio Operations and Expansion , you will be responsible for This role will be responsible for directing a team of Construction PM’s, providing coaching and support to elevate performance and ensure quality project execution. This Director of Construction will also play a critical role in leading the capital planning and coordination of cross-functional and external partners to deliver the development plan.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for the timely and quality execution of all new store openings
Lead a team of Construction Project Managers (CPM’s), providing coaching, development, and support to elevate team and individual performance
Oversee Facilities team and maintenance of existing storesManage overall team workload and direct project assignments for CPM’s and General Contractors
Partner with Real Estate to review potential retail locations and provide budget input in preparation for Real Estate Committee approval
Overall cost management, including the development of detailed cost estimates for approved retail locations, accurate budget tracking for active projects, and timely closeout for completed projects
Owns the Workletter and Lease review process as it relates to Construction; communicate with legal counsel and Landlords as needed
Responsible for communication with LL's construction representatives during deal making process as well as TC's while in project
Collaborate with Store Design leadership to ensure a continuous feedback loop to review and discuss development processes and performance
Works cross-functionally to implement and align strategies for the Store Delivery Process, ensuring team requirements and standards are incorporated into the project plan
Oversee and manage relationships for all current or potential General Contractors and Owner vendors, providing feedback on performance and alignment for rollout strategies
Stay current on trends in the construction industry to help identify risks and opportunities to expansion plans
Review status of the entire development pipeline from deal approval through store opening and close-out, communicating any risks or opportunities to leadership
Partner with Store Design, Procurement, and Visual Merchandising to provide input and execution plan for any new or proposed store elements
Frequent Travel Required

Experience we’re looking for:

8-12 years of experience leading a team in the retail industry
Strong understanding of the construction industry, specifically in retail, and store development processes, procedures and best practices
Experience leading a team of CPM’s, with a clear ability to provide coaching and mentorship
Must be able to work independently with little supervision
Ability to handle a pressure environment and continue to perform at a high level
Develop relationships with internal and external partners
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in various stages of development
Experience working with Project Management Software (ex. Procore, PlanGrid, etc.)
Retail experience preferred

What you bring to the table:

Self-starter and motivated to drive results
Strong communication skills in both verbal and written format
Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive, positive, and professional nature

Full Time Benefits & Perks:

Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans
Short and Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
401k and Roth IRA Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Open PTO policy
Employee discounts on our amazing products!

About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses—and celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in “Piercing for All”.

Check us out on the TODAY Show on NBC — How 1 woman is reinventing the ear piercing experience (today.com)

Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!

Rowan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender identification), gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (“protected characteristics”).